Publications by Marc M. Schneier

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Construction Accident Law: A Comprehensive Guide to Legal Liability and Insurance Claims
by Marc M. Schneier (American Bar Association: Forum on the Construction Industry & Tort and Insurance Practice Section 1999)

Opening words of review by Owen J. Shean, 19 Construction Lawyer 43 (Oct. 1999)

When someone is killed or seriously injured on a construction project, the site can quickly be crawling with police, insurance investigators, and OSHA. How should the client respond to inquiries? What is its legal exposure under the workers' compensation laws versus tort claims by survivors? Will the company be cited for OSHA violations, and what impact will such citations have on the civil liability of the company? Marc Schneier addresses many of these issues in Construction Accident Law, published by our own Forum on the Construction Industry. In one volume, the author identifies and describes the major areas of law applicable to job site accidents ...

For more on Construction Accident Law, including a more complete description of contents, a list of the chapter headings, testimonials, and how to purchase, visit Construction Accident Law.

 

Construction Litigation Reporter
Editor: Marc M. Schneier
Published by West Group, 11 times/year

The law governing construction disputes is constantly evolving and increasingly complex. Today's construction law is not limited to "tried and true" issues such as payment disputes, differing site conditions, defective design, or parsing the latest AIA standard form contracts--central as these topics remain. Today, seemingly ancillary legal doctrines such as bankruptcy, the economic loss doctrine, criminal liability and copyright law also impact upon the legal rights and liabilities of owners, contractors, design professionals, sureties and other project participants.

Construction Litigation Reporter keeps you up-to-date on all issues impacting your construction industry clients. It provides timely and comprehensive reporting and analysis of these topics. Each monthly issue contains summaries of leading federal and state cases, often accompanied by an extensive commentary of the decision's impact and relevance. Each issue surveys and addresses the full range of legal topics affecting construction industry participants.

• Construction Litigation Reporter covers a wide range of topics, including:
• Application of the economic loss rule to a contractor's misrepresentation claim against the project's A/E;
• Liability insurance coverage for defective construction;
• Proving labor inefficiency costs using either the "total cost" or "measured mile" methods;
• Whether a debtor contractor's violation of a state's trust fund statute means that the debtor was acting in a "fiduciary capacity" for purposes of the Bankruptcy Code's nondischargeability provision;
• Owner or general contractor liability for the injury or death of a subcontractor's employee on the worksite; and
• Whether an owner has an implied nonexclusive license to use its architect's design to complete the project.

Construction Litigation Reporter also provides the busy construction law practitioner with research tools designed to save time and money. Many case summaries are followed by in-depth commentaries that not only analyze the deeper implications of the court's decision, but also compile the relevant case law throughout the country. In addition, each issue of Construction Litigation Reporter contains a detailed Subject Matter Index, which is cumulated annually. Use the annual indexes as a digest of the most recent construction law cases.

Construction Litigation Reporter includes feature articles written by practitioners especially for the Reporter. Recent articles have covered:

• Lender liability claims;
• The "measured mile" method of proving delay damages;
• The statutory employment doctrine;
• Additional insured endorsements; and
• The "waiver of claims" clause in AIA contracts.

These articles, found only in Construction Litigation Reporter, combine scholarly research with practical advice, to give you an edge over your competitors. Construction Litigation Reporter delivers breadth of case law coverage, in-depth analysis, feature articles, and cumulative subject matter indices. It provides you with the timely information you need to stay current and informed.

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PLEASE NOTE: Construction Litigation Reporter is published 11 times/year, not on an "as needed basis" as the West Group website states.

Legal Aspects of Architecture, Engineering and the Construction Process
by Justin Sweet and Marc M. Schneier (Thomson Nelson 7th ed. 2004)

The primary focus of this text is to provide a bridge for students between the academic world and the real world. This bridge is built through an understanding of what is law, how law is created, how law affects almost every activity of human conduct, and how legal institutions operate. Intended mainly for architectural and engineering students, but increasingly for those in business schools and law schools, this text features a clear, concise, and jargon-free presentation. It probes beneath the surface of legal rules and uncovers why these rules developed as they did, outlines arguments for and against these rules, and examines how they work in practice. Updated with the most recent developments in the legal aspects of architectural, engineering, and the construction processes, this text is also a valuable reference for practitioners that has been cited in over twenty-five court decisions.

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“Understanding and Applying Construction Law” in Essentials of Construction Management Law
By Marc M. Schneier (Informa Center for Professional Development 2006)

Essentials of Construction Management is a self-study course in nine modules.
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Following is a partial description of the entire course:

In a competitive, constantly changing industry like construction, controlling costs, quality and schedules while keeping up on new industry developments can be incredibly overwhelming. Contracts, construction law, purchasing and subcontracting procedures each require the involvement of a variety of different professionals. Construction projects are truly collaborative. Everyone involved—from the contractor to the architect to the building materials supplier—must have a shared knowledge of best practices. Essentials of Construction Management offers a comprehensive look at best practices, from project genesis through planning and on to field applications. You'll learn tips and techniques for recognizing and handling the most critical issues in your industry.

Written by some of the most respected experts in the industry, this course offers you the chance to:

• Understand the administration of various types of construction contracts
• Learn effective estimating and purchasing techniques
• The basics of construction law
• Manage and control costs
• Measure quality and performance
• Learn tips from industry experts on scheduling
• Understand the new interest in green construction and how it can affect your project plans